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Before the Tree Comes Down

Performed by Lisa McClowry

Written by Christa Wells

 

Song brings sacrifice to mind.

A newly released independent song, “Before the Tree Comes Down”, is causing a strong reaction about America’s war effort in those who hear it. So far only available on the internet and by email, the song boldly covers the separation felt by many families as Christmas approaches and their loved ones are away in the service of the United States Military.

“I played it for my golfing buddies after a game, at their insistence.” Says Jim Covert of Chicago, “I was surprised at the length of the silence and the moist eyes at the end”. “This song deals with some big issues.”

Written by Christa Wells, winner of the GMA Songwriter of the Year Award 2006, and recorded by well known Chicago singer Lisa McClowry, the song has created strong reactions wherever it has been aired. “When I played the song to my husband, at the end there was just one reaction – complete silence,” says Lisa. Her mother was the same.

“After a few tears and some red faces the conversation usually turns to the importance of family, appreciating the people you love and never taking life for granted.” Lisa continues,   “I’ve seen the song raise some powerful debates regarding the war efforts.  Good or bad, the song has people talking.”

Lisa McClowry is a gifted performer, having provided the movie singing voice for “Princess” in “The Rugrats in Paris: The Movie, and also sung the theme song “Bridge to the Stars” for the Wild Thornberrys movie soundtrack. She also co-wrote “Through the Eyes of a Child” for the motion picture “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle.” Lisa continues to perform in the Chicago area.

Profits from the sale of "Before the Tree Comes Down" are pledged to the charity The Armed Forces Foundation. Please help us support them with the purchase of this song via iTunes.

"It is our duty, our honor, and our privilege to promote the morale, welfare, and the quality of life of the Unites States Armed Forces community, including active duty personnel, National Guardsmen, reservists, and retired personnel and their families."